winter in slovakia

WINTER
IN SLOVAKIA
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A winter holiday in Slovakia is one with lots to offer. You can find busy
resorts with modern facilities and vast pistes, lots of winter attractions
and pulsating night life but also smaller and quieter places with a family
atmosphere and a more personal approach. The great advantage of Slovakia
is the short distance to anywhere within the country. Because of this, you can
enjoy skiing in magnificent mountain surroundings and bathing in thermal
waters under the open skies in a nearby aqua park, all in a single day.
Krížna
Ski resorts
1. Veîká RaČa – OšČadnica
7. Donovaly
13. Bachledova valley
2. Skipark Kubínska hoîa
8. Oravice
14. Plejsy
3. Martinské hole
9. RoháČe – Spálena valley
4. ValČianska
10. Chopok – Jasná – the Low Tatras
5. Skicentrum Vrátna
11. Štrbské lake
6. Skipark Ružomberok
12. Tatranská Lomnica
Most of the ski resorts are situated in the northwest of the
country in the mountains of the High and Low Tatras or the
Greater and Lesser Fatras.
The resorts in the High and Low Tatras are characterised by their
high altitudes (more than 1500m above sea level) where the
pistes pass beyond the forest treeline. Here you can fully enjoy
the high mountain skiing surrounded by the steep snowcapped
peaks. Other well-known resorts are situated on mountain
meadows and among pine forests which guarantees excellent
skiing conditions even in the case of a less-abundant snowfall.
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The Greater Fatra
Paragliding in Donovaly
Plejsy
Plejsy
Jasná – the Low Tatras
The abundant number of ski resorts was made possible by
the generous hilly countryside of Slovakia. The construction
is always in accordance with the strict ecological guidelines
which guarantees a quality skiing vacation full of spectacular
experiences in beautiful surroundings.
The skiing season begins in the middle of December and
continues through to April and often you can enjoy sunny spring
skiing even in the first few days of May.
You will find perfectly kept slopes for beginners, as well as steep slopes for
the most demanding and experienced skiers or snow-boarders.
The Hight Tatras – Veóká studená valley
The Greater Fatra
The High Tatras – Prielom saddle
Donovaly
Good conditions for safe skiing are ensured by thorough care for
There are skiing schools for beginners and also for children.
the pistes. Practically all resorts can accommodate beginners and
Experienced instructors will help you conquer the first timid tries
less experienced skiers or families with children.
on snow and the next day you can really start enjoying the thrill
For experienced sportspeople there are more challenging pistes
of gliding down a snowy slope. Numerous service centres are
also used for competitions and other sports events. You can
ready to take good care of your equipment and you can take
watch the breathtaking mountain panorama of the surrounding
advantage of the many ski rental facilities which provide all
country whilst skiing and enjoy the views of the mountain peaks.
necessary skiing equipment.
Donovaly
Skipark Ružomberok
Jasná in the Low Tatras
Donovaly
The High Tatras
The ever-increasing quality of the Slovak ski resorts is made
possible by the constant building of new lifts with higher
capacity. You can choose between the button (Poma) lifts, chair
lifts or large-capacity gondola lines, all of which are on offer.
The standard of the ski-lifts in the largest Slovak ski centres can
easily measure up to to the more famous Alpine resorts.
Kremnické Hills
You can swap the thrill of a fast ride downhill for a relaxing
break directly on the slope where the clean mountain air lets the
rays penetrate more quickly and you can relax with the bronzing
sun on your face. There are numerous eateries directly on the
slopes to satisfy your hunger. Apart from fast-food, you can also
taste more traditional Slovak fare.
Various attractions can complement your winter holidays in
stay more enjoyable. The Dog-sled championship organized
Slovakia. Apart from down-hill skiing on a manicured piste, you
annually in Donovaly enjoys an extraordinary popularity. Or you
can try the adrenaline-fuelled free-ride zone, skifox, snowscoot,
can swap your traditional cross-country skiing for a trip on skis
snowbike, kitewing or paragliding. In the snowboard parks,
along the safely-marked mountain trails.
you will find many rails, jumps and barriers for jibbing. In some
After strenuous exercise there are relaxing wellness centres
resorts you will find skijöring – a dynamic combination of skiing
or walks through the snowy mountain country. And the most
and the fast trot of a horse. Other special events will make your
energetic ones can continue in an après-ski bar.
Krížna
Donovaly
In some of the Slovak ski resorts, the exceptional natural conditions enable
you to combine your skiing with swimming in thermal water. Swap your
skiing overalls for swimming costumes and relax directly under the open skies.
Wellness
Meander Oravice
aqua parks
thermal lidos
Tatralandia
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Tatralandia
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AquaCity Poprad
2.
Tatralandia
3.
Bešeđová
4.
Oravice
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BRATISLAVA
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AquaCity Poprad
A traditional part of a winter holiday are saunas, various
massages and other forms of relaxation and recuperation which
are offered in selected accommodation facilities.
However, Slovakia also offers you the chance to try the special
combination of skiing and swimming in thermal water. The
visitors can try this in several ski resorts such as in AquaCity
Poprad, Aquapark Tatralandia or the thermal lido in Bešeđová
where the thermal pools are in close reach of the skiing resorts.
In Oravice, the Meander Skipark offers this all under one roof.
Bešeďová
The most
popular ski resorts
Chopok – Jasná, Nízke Tatry
JASNÁ Nízke Tatry, a.s.
Otupné 111
032 51 Demänovská dolina
www.jasna.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 44 559 1888
Štrbské Pleso, Vysoké Tatry
PARK SNOW Vysoké Tatry
059 85 Štrbské Pleso
Vysoké Tatry
www.parksnow.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 52 449 2343
Park Snow Donovaly, Nízke Tatry
PARK SNOW Donovaly
Pod Magurou 81,
976 39 Donovaly
www.parksnowdonovaly.eu, [email protected],
tel.:+421 48 419 9881
Meander Skipark Oravice, Západné Tatry
Meander Skipark Oravice
027 44 TVRDOŠÍN
www.meanderskipark.com, [email protected],
tel.: +421 43 539 4107
Tatranská Lomnica a Starý Smokovec, Vysoké Tatry
Tatranské lanové dráhy, a.s.
Tatranská Lomnica 7
059 60 Vysoké Tatry
www.vt.sk, www.tldtatry.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 902 442 400
Vrátna Free Time Zone, Malá Fatra
Omnitrade a.s.
Starý Dvor
013 06 Terchová
www.vratna.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 41 569 5643
The High Tatras
The High Tatras – Smutne saddle
Krďaĉky – traditional sled
The High Tatras
Martinské hole, Malá Fatra
LS Martinské hole s.r.o.
M.R.Štefánika 6,
036 01 Martin
www.martinskehole.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 43 430 6000
Snow Paradise Veïká RaČa OšČadnica, Kysucké Beskydy
SCR - Veîká RaČa a.s.
Dedovka 40
023 01 OšČadnica
www.snowparadise.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 41 438 2101
Snowland ValČianska Dolina, Malá Fatra
SNOWLAND–ValČianska dolina,
038 35 ValČa
www.snowland.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 43 4304 370
Skipark Kubínska hoïa, Oravská Magura
SKI Orava, a. s.
Alej Slobody 1879
Dolný Kubín 02601
www.kubinska.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 915 770 053
Skipark Ružomberok – Malinô Brdo, Veïká Fatra
SKI PARK Ružomberok, a. s.
Hrabovská cesta 1679/31
034 01 Ružomberok
www.skipark.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 44 432 2606
Plejsy – Krompachy, Slovenské rudohorie
SKI Plejsy a.s.
Alžbetina 41
Košice 040 01
www.hotelplejsy.sk, [email protected],
tel.: +421 53 429 7994
Slovak Tourist Board
Námestie í. Štúra 1, P. O. Box 35
974 05 Banská Bystrica
Tel.: +421/48/413 61 46
Fax: +421/48/413 61 49
Email: [email protected]
Slovak Tourist Board
Bratislava Branch
Dr. V. Clementisa 10
821 02 Bratislava
Tel.: +421/2/50 700 801, 821
Fax: +421/2/55 571 654
Email: [email protected]
FOREIGN REPRESENTATION SACR
Czech Republic
Ing. Klára Badinková
Slovenská agentura pro cestovní ruch
Jilská 16
110 00 Prague 1
Czech Republic
Tel. /Fax: +420 224 946 082
Mobil: +420 776 7654 77
Email: [email protected]
Slovak Tourist Board
Presov Region Branch
Michaela Rafajová, BSBA
Office of the Prešov Self-Governing Region
Nám. Mieru 2
080 01 Prešov
Mobil: +421 918 336 236
Email: [email protected]
China
Slovak Tourist Board
China PR & Consultancy Agency
Mrs. Maria Boyd
B&B International
Office 26E, CITIC Building
No. 19 Jianguomenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District
Beijing 100004, P.R.C.
tel.: +86 10 8526 1228
fax: +86 10 8526 1227
e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Slovak Tourist Board
Nitra Region Branch
Ing. Ronald TurČek
Office of the Nitra Self-Governing Region
Kupecká 3
949 01 Nitra
Tel.: +421/37/ 69 259 23
Mobil: +421 918 336 238
Email: [email protected]
The Netherlands
Ing. Ingrid Stupavska
Slowaaks Verkeersbureau
át Hotel, Leliegracht 18
1015 DE Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.:+31 20 423 0539
Fax:+31 20 626 7873
email: [email protected]
Slovak Tourist Board
Trencin Regional Branch
Mgr. Peter Pastier
Office of the Trencin Self-Governing Region
Hviezdoslavova 1
911 50 TrenČín
Tel.: +421/32/ 65 37 218
Mobil: +421 918 336 237
Email: [email protected]
Germany
Ingrid Sorat
Slowakische Zentrale für Tourismus
Zimmerstr. 27
D - 10969 Berlin
Tel: +49/30/25 94 26 40
Fax: +49/30/25 94 26 41
E-mail: [email protected],
[email protected]
Slovak Tourist Board
Zilina Regional Branch
Mgr. Martin Vataj
Office of the Zilina Self-Governing Region
Komenského 48
011 09 Žilina
Mobil: +421 918 336 277
Email: [email protected]
The United Kingdom
Mary Stuart-Miller
Slovak Tourist Board
The Creative Connection UK Ltd
South Marlands
Itchingfield, Horsham
West Sussex RH13 0NN
The United Kingdom
Tel.: 0844 700 5100
Email: [email protected]
Poland
Ján BošnoviČ
Narodowe Centrum Turystyki SÚowackiej
ul. Krakowskie Przedmieëcie 13 pok. 17, (budynek hotelu Europejski)
00-071 Warszawa
Poland
Tel. /Fax: +48/22/827 00 09
Email: [email protected]
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Austria
Daniel LukáČ
Slowakische Zentrale für Tourismus
Vertretung Österreich
Parkring 12
A - 1010 Wien
Austria
Tel.: +43 1 5139569
Fax: +43 1 5139763
Email: [email protected]
Russian Federation
íubica Alušicová
Predstaviteîstvo Slovackovo Upravlenija po Turizmu
Posolstvo Slovackoj Respubliky
Ul. J. FuČíka 17-19,
123 056 Moscow
Russian Federation
Tel.: +7/495/251 76 31
Fax: +7/495/251 76 45
Email: [email protected]
Hungary
Dipl. Ing. Sođa Jelínková
képviselet vezetö
Szlovák Idegenforgalmi Hivatal
Rákoczi út 15
H 1088 Budapest
Hungary
Tel.: +36 1 4290049
Fax: +36 1 4290050
Mobil: +36 30 4341368
Email: [email protected]
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